The Town FilesOrange Grove, Texas
City in Jim Wells County · population 1,165 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $123,300
- Household income
- $44,779
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 36.9
Orange Grove is a city of 1,165 people in Jim Wells County, Texas. The median home is worth $123,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for retirees than 89% of Texas towns, quieter than 88% of Texas towns, better for families than 73% of Texas towns.
How Orange Grove ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Orange Grove is worth $123,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $44,779, which is more affordable than 56% of Texas towns. Median rent is $686 a month. 60.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Orange Grove | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $686 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $44,779 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 60.9% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Orange Grove
| People | Orange Grove | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 34.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Orange Grove
July highs average 94.3°F and January lows 44.6°F. About 27.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 126 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 5 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Orange Grove since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 16, 1969 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 22, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 10, 1959.
Severe weather in Jim Wells County since 1996
Jim Wells County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Jim Wells County
Jim Wells County had 15,016 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,794 a year. Unemployment was 5.2% in 2023; in Orange Grove itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in Orange Grove
4 public schools with 1,707 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORANGE GROVE H S | 9-12 | 517 | 14.4 |
| ORANGE GROVE PRI | PK-2 | 425 | 17.0 |
| ORANGE GROVE EL | 3-5 | 386 | 14.8 |
| ORANGE GROVE J H | 6-8 | 379 | 18.0 |
Towns near Orange Grove
- Mathis, TX11.9 mi · 4,333 people · home $81,500
- Agua Dulce, TX12.1 mi · 685 people · home $85,000
- Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX12.5 mi · 637 people · home $208,300
- Banquete, TX13.9 mi · 745 people · home —
- Alice, TX15.9 mi · 17,891 people · home $131,100
- Rancho Alegre, TX18.0 mi · 1,415 people · home $51,100
- North San Pedro, TX18.9 mi · 735 people · home $86,200
- Robstown, TX19.9 mi · 10,143 people · home $103,000
Orange Grove questions
Is Orange Grove, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Orange Grove scores better for retirees than 89% of Texas towns and quieter than 88%. 14.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Orange Grove?
The median owner-occupied home in Orange Grove is valued at $123,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,779, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $686 a month.
What is the weather like in Orange Grove?
July highs average 94.3°F and January lows 44.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 27.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Orange Grove get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Orange Grove since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 16, 1969. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)